Gersh, Thanks for the observations.
We have a family gathering here, so lots of presents under the tree. We started having fun seeing where the gifts were made. Turns out it was an international Christmas; representing Brunei, China, Holland, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and even a few from the USA.
The world better hope that the US consumer keeps buying! Seems we still publish books and produce software, and can even make a candle; oh, and a decent cruise missile. The service and retail jobs are not going to produce the earnings to keep buying the toys.
JMHO
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